Maret-Mai Otsa

Maret-Mai Otsa (since 1963 Višnjova; 22 February 1931 – 2 May 2020) was an Estonian basketballer and sport pedagogue.[1]

She was born in Tartu. In 1955 she graduated from the University of Tartu's Institute of Physical Education.[1]

She started her basketball exercising in 1946, coached by Viktor Laats, Eedi Juurup and Leo Mõtsar. 1952–1960 she was a member of Soviet Union women's national basketball team. In 1959 the team won gold medal at FIBA Basketball World Cup. 1949–1963 she was a member of the Estonian national basketball team.[1]

In 1963 she moved to Minsk and played for the Belarusian national team. She later returned to Estonia.[1] Elected to the Hall of fame of Estonian basketball in 2010.[2]

Achievements

National Team
  • World Championships: 1959[3]
  • European Championships: 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960[4]

Awards:

References
  1. "Maret-Mai Otsa". esbl.ee. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. Eesti korvpall 100 - Kuulsuste Hall - Maret-Mai Otsa-Višnjova
  3. "Maret-Mai Otsa
  4. "Maret-Mai Otsa-Visnjova
  5. "Maret-Mai Višnjova". www.president.ee. Retrieved 27 March 2022.

Further reading
  • Lään, Vello; Ibrus, Märt (2006). Eesti korvpall.Portreed. Eesti Korvpalliliit. pp. 99–104. ISBN 9949-406-68-4.
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